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A nutrition and lifestyle blog appreciating the joys in life, by Alexandra Dusenberry, MS, RDN, CPT

Watchu Know Bout Wagashi?

July 10, 2017

Fun fact: I am deeply fascinated, almost obsessed with Japanese culture and food. I feel so drawn to it, almost inexplicably so. Maybe it’s rooted in the beauty, poetry, and philosophy of it all. There is complexity and simplicity perfectly balanced in so many things, from the food eaten to the way of life. I … More Watchu Know Bout Wagashi?

Living Well in the Season of Indulgence

December 17, 2015

I can’t believe we are already halfway through December! Parties and festivities have begun to roll in, and there is no end in sight to the plates of cookies, overflow of cocktails, and last-minute, gift-gathering escapades. All of the activity of the season can really cause unwanted stress and a build up of anxiety. Plus, … More Living Well in the Season of Indulgence